» Kaldereta ni utol *spicy beef or goat stewed in tomatoes, potatoes, chorizo, carrots, chili» Dinuguan (meat stewed in beef or pork blood, vinegar, onions, garlic and citron)» Inihaw – pinoy style (charcoal-grilled liempo (pork), manok, baka, atay)» Beef steak ni mommy» Fast food: Jollibee (better … [Read more...]
A few vacation tales 3
Beautiful BoholThe election mess was forgotten for a while as soon as we landed in the isle of Bohol. This was the much anticipated high point of our vacation. The last time I was in the Philippines, our Palawan adventure was easily the superstar, but my mom and dad weren’t able to come along. Dad … [Read more...]
A few vacation tales 2
Election feverWe stayed at the place we always rented whenever we’re on vacation. The Royal Regeant Apartelle in Palanan, Makati City is conveniently located near Buendia and Ayala, but also near the Malate area, which I always make a point to visit having lived there most of my university and … [Read more...]
A few vacation tales
Easter SundayOur plane finally landed in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport after a 12 hour flight. I could already feel how warm it was outside. Martin and I looked at each other, both tired but giddy. We’ve arrived in the Philippines!My whole family was there: my mom, brother, sister-in-law … [Read more...]
We’re back…
*Sigh* I wish it would never end, but it did.My vacation in the Philippines came and went like a crazed Siamese cat. It was chaotic, days were long, the sun was queen and that sticky, sweaty feeling of the tropics clung to my skin like the tuko* and just wouldn't let go. Ah, but I loved every minute … [Read more...]